Transportation
GETTING AROUND THE VALLEY DURING EVENT WEEK
In this section you will find all the information you need to move around the Val d’Aran during event week in a comfortable and efficient way.
For the fourth consecutive year, we are implementing a transport plan to improve mobility and reduce the use of private vehicles, in line with our commitment to sustainability.
In 2025, this plan helped avoid up to 2,400 cars thanks to a fleet of 20 buses that transported 8,800 people, reducing 5.1 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent.
Looking ahead to 2026, we are further strengthening these measures to limit the use of private vehicles and encourage collective transport.
To do so, you will be able to use the UTMB Bus, the official buses of the organization, which connect almost all the villages in the valley, from Les to Beret, with frequencies of 1 hour or 30 minutes. In addition, you will also have access to the public buses of the valley.
We recommend that you carefully read all the information regarding schedules, reservations, and ticket purchases when necessary, in order to plan your journeys in the best possible way during the event.
OUT OF RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, USE COLLECTIVE TRANSPORT!
TRANSPORTATION FOR RUNNERS
VDA and EXP:
Runners will have free access to buses that will take them to the start lines and, once the race is finished, bring them back to their starting location. NO RESERVATION REQUIRED. You can use the UTMB-Bus or interurban buses by showing your race bib and runner wristband.
CDH, TDL and PDA:
Runners have free access to the UTMB-Bus to go to the start lines and return afterwards. It is MANDATORY TO RESERVE YOUR STOP AND TIME ON YOUR REGISTRATION PAGE before June 14.
SKY:
To go to the start and return, YOU MUST PURCHASE the SKY Ticket on your registration page before June 14.
Transport for companions
Transport tickets are available for purchase so that companions can follow the runners during the event. Tickets must be purchased by runners on their registration page before June 14. Some tickets will be available for sale at the Ultra-Trail Village, but availability will be very limited.
You can use the UTMB-Bus and interurban buses. They connect almost all the villages in the area, from Les to Beret, with frequencies of 1 hour or 30 minutes, and up to every 15 minutes during peak hours. To access the UTMB-Bus, you must have one of the following tickets:
• UTMB-Pass: unlimited access from July 1 to 5. Valid for both runners and companions.
• TDL Ticket: valid only on Wednesday, July 1. Valid for both runners and companions.
• PDA Ticket: valid only on Thursday, July 2. Valid for both runners and companions.
• SKY Ticket: valid only on Saturday, July 4. Valid for both runners and companions.
Mountain Shuttles:
Mountain Shuttles are special shuttle services to aid stations, connected to UTMB-Bus stops.
This service is provided by the organization with the aim of reducing the use of private vehicles and minimizing the impact on sensitive natural areas. Although parking areas exist, they are very limited and, once full, local authorities may temporarily close or regulate access for safety reasons.
SERVICES BY RACE:
VDA
- Artiga de Lin: Friday 18:00–23:00. Departures every hour from Vielha.
- Banhs de Tredòs: Salardú stop. Race passage times.
CDH
- Banhs de Tredòs: Salardú stop. Race passage times.
TDL
- Artiga de Lin: Wednesday from 10:00 to 15:00. Departures every hour from Vielha.
- Bassa d’Oles: Wednesday from 10:00 to 18:00. Departures every hour from Vielha.
PDA
- Banhs de Tredòs: Salardú stop. Shuttles will depart after each start wave: at 7:15, 7:45, and 8:15. Afterwards, they will run approximately every hour.
IMPORTANT:
- Access to the shuttles is free with the UTMB-Pass.
- Single-trip tickets will not be sold.
- Advance booking is mandatory for spectators (when purchasing the UTMB-Pass, TDL or PDA Ticket).
TIMETABLES UTMB Bus and INTERURBAN BUS
Q&A
• Book and purchase your UTMB-Pass on your registration page.
• Collect it at the Information Desk at the Ultra-Trail® Village (Av. Pas d’Arro).
• A limited number will be available for sale at the Information Desk.
• Public transport in the Val d’Aran.
• UTMB-Bus, the official buses of the organization.
• Mountain Shuttles to Artiga de Lin, Bassa d’Oles, Banhs de Tredòs and Beret, depending on the race.
By purchasing the UTMB-Pass at the Information Desk located at the Ultra-Trail® Village (Av. Pas d’Arro) in Vielha, you will have access to UTMB-Bus, shuttle services, and the urban bus service every day from Wednesday July 1 to Sunday July 5.
Limited number of UTMB-Passes available while stocks last.
To follow runners comfortably, the following options are available:
UTMB-Bus:
Included in the UTMB-Pass (July 1–5), TDL Ticket (Wednesday July 1), PDA Ticket (Thursday July 2), and SKY Ticket (Saturday July 4).
Mountain shuttles:
- Included in the UTMB-Pass for access to the Artiga de Lin and Banhs de Tredòs aid stations. Only accessible with UTMB-Pass. Unlimited trips.
- Included in the TDL Ticket for access to the Artiga de Lin and Bassa d’Oles aid stations. Only accessible with TDL Ticket. Unlimited trips.
- Included in the PDA Ticket for access to the Banhs de Tredòs aid station. Only accessible with PDA Ticket. Unlimited trips.
In Vielha, runners can use the UTMB-Bus to return to their original departure point. Free upon presentation of race bib and wristband.
The bus will stop at the same locations where runners were picked up to be transported to the different start areas (indicated on the map).
Runners can also use the urban bus service free of charge by showing their race bib and wristband.
All runners who withdraw will be evacuated to the finish line in Vielha or to a point served by UTMB-Bus or the urban bus service (free for runners).
If a runner withdraws at an aid station with a UTMB-Bus stop, they can take the bus back to Vielha or to any other stop.
Free for all runners upon presentation of race bib and wristband.
From July 1 to July 5, UTMB-Bus and the urban bus service are available to travel between most towns in the valley.
Only accessible with UTMB-Pass, with unlimited trips.
CDH, TDL, PDA, and SKY: the runner must reserve the companion’s seat at the same time as their own booking.
It is necessary to have a UTMB-Pass, TDL Ticket, or PDA Ticket to access the runners’ buses.
• For TDL, companions can purchase the TDL Ticket (valid only on Wednesday July 1).
• For PDA, companions can purchase the PDA Ticket (valid only on Thursday July 2). To access the shuttle to Banhs de Tredòs aid station, prior booking is required.
• For SKY, both companions and runners can purchase the SKY Ticket (valid only on Saturday July 4).
Children under 4 years old do not need a reservation if seated with an adult. From 4 years old, they must have their own UTMB-Pass.
Pets are not allowed on board, except for assistance dogs accompanying their owner.
